New Jersey Education Association

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern, set of problems, or passion about a topic, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.”
– Etienne Wenger
Michael Mason and Brian Janik
Title: Leaning into AI
Description: This interactive conversation dives into the transformative potential of AI in education. Explore ethics & impact, discover powerful learning tools & strategies, and gain the confidence to integrate AI effectively. Share your own favorite AI tools, strategies, and questions to foster a collaborative learning environment!
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

Travel Planning with NJEA/NEA Member Benefits
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Learn about special discounts for educators to help you plan your next vacation. This webinar will explain the steps to obtain the educator-specific discounts and provide resources for all of your travel planning.

Member Benefits Fair: Mercer County Education Association
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00
The Mercer County Education Association (MCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair. Up to 25 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the MCEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the MCEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-01-09 16:00 - 17:30
“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern, set of problems, or passion about a topic, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.”
– Etienne Wenger

Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik
Title: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Educators During Challenging Times
Description: The education landscape is ever-changing, and navigating difficult times can be draining. This highly interactive community equips educators with practical tools and strategies to foster resilience, manage stress, and cultivate a positive classroom environment even amidst challenges.
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

NJEA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-01-10, 2025-02-05

NJEA Delegate Assembly Meeting
2025-01-11 08:00 - 17:00

Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This free NJEA webinar is meant for members who have federal student loan debt and want to know more about their options. Members will learn about loan consolidation, different repayment options and public service loan forgiveness programs. As a public service employee, you may qualify for a program that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate your federal student loan debt.
Join us to see if you qualify for programs such as:
– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)
– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Participants will be introduced to free student loan debt relief resources. Following the presentation, members will be guided to a new member benefit program that allows members to connect directly to nationally-accredited student loan counselors to assist them in making or implementing student loan debt solutions.
After the presentation portion, members may ask questions. Webinars are held in a small group format. These webinars are typically given after school throughout the year.

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:30
“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern, set of problems, or passion about a topic, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.”
– Etienne Wenger

Deanne Martini and Brenda Martin-Lee
Title: Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice (SEL COP)
Description: In the modern educational landscape, educators play a pivotal role in fostering students’ social-emotional development. This Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice will provide a dedicated platform for educators to collaborate, share insights, and enhance their practices in social-emotional learning (SEL).
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

Dollars & Sense: Meeting Your Personal Finance Goals
2025-01-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
We know that life can throw all kinds of curve balls, which can sometimes knock our finances off balance despite our best efforts. With your membership in NJEA, you have access to additional resources and experts to help you meet many of life’s challenges. This webinar is designed to provide helpful tips and information to assist you in getting on the right financial pathway.

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2025-01-15 16:30 - 18:30
This two-hour workshop is a basic overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications. We will explore text, image, and presentation generators such as ChatGPT. Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with their peers, and engage in hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of AI.

Member Benefits Fair: Mercer County Retired Educators Association
2025-01-16 10:00 - 13:00 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Mercer County Retired Educators Association (MCREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair for their membership. This event is exclusive to MCREA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the MCREA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: West Orange Education Association
2025-01-17 16:00 - 17:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The West Orange Education Association (WOEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of an upcoming association meeting. Up to 14 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the WOEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the WOEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

NJEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human & Civil Rights Celebration
2025-01-18 12:00 - 16:00 | The Merion, 1301 US-130, Cinnaminson, 08077, United States
Cocktail Reception: 12 -1 p.m.
Awards Ceremony & Luncheon to begin at 1 p.m.
Black Tie Event

Local and county leaders, use the form below to register multiple members by check.

NJEA MLK Human & Civil Rights Celebration Registration Form

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How to Support Multilingual Learners Who Have Had Limited/Interrupted Education
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30
Multilingual Learners (MLs) come to us with various assets. At times, some of our MLs have had interrupted or inadequate education in their home countries due to many factors. These Students with Limited or Interrupted Education (SLIFE) arrive in our classrooms eager to learn but without the tools necessary to be successful.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed in these situations. Luckily, there are some simple strategies and resources that can help your SLIFE students make great strides. This workshop will share with participants ways to measure students’ basic abilities and then use that information to build a program to support them from where they are. Please be warned that this is not a quick fix as there are sometimes years of learning loss to remediate. Fortunately, the SLIFE students will feel motivated and engaged once they are achieving at their level and the gaps will be closed at an increasing rate.”

Ways to Pay for College: FAFSA 101
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Visions Federal Credit Union, the NJ Higher Assistance Authority & NJEA invite high school students and their families to a FREE zoom workshop. The FAFSA–Free Application for Federal Student Aid — is a necessary first step in determining financial aid opportunities for college, including eligibility for FREE tuition through a Community College Opportunity Grant. If you’re a parent of a high school student or a new or returning student in need of a refresher on the financial aid process, join Yanela Tejada, from Visions Federal Credit Union, as she reviews the process and timelines of the FAFSA application and helps you to prepare for your financial aid journey. You will leave this session with helpful tools and resources to help you complete the FAFSA form and pay for college with confidence!

Member Benefits Fair: Morris County Council of Education Associations
2025-01-23 16:00 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Morris County Council of Education Associations (MCCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of a member celebration. The theme of the event is a “tea party.” Members will be provided with a teapot and will have the opportunity to make their own herbal tea blend to take with them. Up to 25 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the MCCEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the MCCEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Quad County Conference – Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Union Counties
2025-01-24 15:30 - 17:15 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Bergen County Education Association (BCEA), Essex County Education Association (ECEA), Passaic County Education Association (PCEA) and the Union County Education Association (UCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 25 exhibitors, as part of their quad county conference. This event is exclusive to BCEA, ESEA, PCEA, and UCEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the BCEA, ESEA, PCEA, or UCEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Voorhees Education Association
2025-01-27 15:45 - 18:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Voorhees Education Association (VEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of an upcoming association meeting. This event is exclusive to members of the VEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the VEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Arts Integration Foundations, Part 2
2025-01-28 16:30 - 18:30
NOTE: Completion of Part 1 (Spring 2024 or Fall 2024) is a pre-requisite for attending Part 2
Arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating a positive climate and culture, as well as deepening student engagement. Knowledge and skills needed to move confidently from planning to implementation will be explored. Drawing upon New Jersey’s Arts Integration Think and Do Workbook, participants will identify realistic goals and develop concrete action steps to guide their arts integration work. In Part 2, participants will be invited to select, reflect upon, and share progress on one arts integration implementation goal and then identify the next steps within a supportive group discussion.

Member Benefits Fair: Trenton Education Association and Trenton Business & Tech EA
2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Trenton Education Association (TEA) and the Trenton Business & Tech Education Association (TBTEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair during their Professional Development Day. This event is exclusive to members of the TEA and TBTEA. Up to 10 Member Benefits partners are invited to attend.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: New Brunswick Education Association
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | mbfairs@njea.org
The New Brunswick Education Association (NBEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 6 exhibitors, as part of their Early Career social event. This event is exclusive to NBEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the NBEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Pension Webinar
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:00
Participants follow along with their own retirement estimate as the presenter discusses the various retirement options, retiree health benefits, and the important steps to retirement. Webinars are held in a small group format.

Pension Webinar

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NJEA Winter Leadership Conference - South
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Atlantic City, 08401, United States
As in the past, the same conference is being presented at three different locations on three different dates. Registration will be based on your geographical regions and preference will be given to the local associations within the designated counties. Registrations from outside the region will be put on a waiting list. The counties are as follows:
WLC South
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, & Salem
Visit njea.org/wlc for details and to register.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DEC. 6

Film Screening of Till with Writer Keith Beauchamp
2025-02-03 16:30 - 19:30
Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie’s poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother’s ability to change the world.

Unlocking Member Benefits for NJREA Members
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Whether you are new to NJREA or not, this virtual workshop will help you learn how the benefits of NJREA and NEA membership can save you time and money.

Acceso a Sus Beneficios
2025-02-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Unete a nosotros para un seminario web. Conozca los beneficios de la membresia a travel de los Beneficios para miembros de NJEA/NEA y como ahorrar tiempo y dinero.
Este taller esta dirigido a hispanohablantes.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom
2025-02-05 16:30 - 18:30
This workshop is designed to provide teachers with a basic understanding of AI and how it can be integrated into their teaching practices to benefit both themselves and their students. We’ll explore text, image, and even assessment generators and ways to use AI to help differentiate instruction. The workshop will also include a discussion of plagiarism detection, the potential future applications of AI in education, and the role of teachers in preparing students for a world increasingly shaped by AI.
